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University of California, Berkeley Location Berkley, CA, USA Salary $65,000 / year Open Date November 2022 Close Date Until filled Description The Exposito-Alonso Laboratory seeks to recruit a highly motivated and skilled researcher with training in molecular biology, plant genetics, or bioengineering. We aim to understand the impacts of climate change on plant species, from a molecular evolution angle. The project will leverage ecological genomics modeling to identify genes involved in dehydration tolerance and water use efficiency in Arabidopsis, and will use CRISPR-based genetic engineering, developmental genetics, and microscopy techniques to understand the molecular mechanism of such adaptive genes. The postdoctoral fellow will be a member of the Water and Life Interface Institute (WALII). WALII studies how life interacts with water, from the molecular to the organismal level, across plants, fungi, and animals. WALII is a virtual institute, with scientists located at nine research facilities across the United States. Working together, WALII team members aim to uncover the rules by which organisms interact with water, exploring four integrated themes: 1) the physical and molecular determinants that allow organisms to survive in the solid state; 2) rehydration responses in desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems; 3) the molecular grammar of desiccation tolerance conferred by intrinsically disordered proteins; and 4) the short- and long-term evolutionary history of desiccation tolerance. WALII team members have diverse expertise, ranging from biophysics to plant biology, and experience with several desiccation-tolerant and -sensitive systems. Responsibilities
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Earlham Institute Location Norwich, UK Salary £33,050 - £40,750 Open Date November 21, 2022 Close Date January 12, 2023 Description Dr Patron’s lab works on plant gene regulatory networks and metabolism, applying engineering approaches to understand biological complexity and advance plant biotechnology. In recent work, we have characterised a transcriptional regulatory network involved in modulating the architecture of root systems in response to changes in nutrient availability. This project will investigate how this network functions across cell types and examine how cell-type-specific responses to changes in the environment mediate developmental plasticity. This knowledge will be used to inform and enable cell-type specific engineering with the aim of predictably modulating plant responses to nutrients. The post holder will be responsible for the production and analysis of single-cell sequencing datasets and the construction and characterisation of engineered plants. They will also contribute to the development of single-cell sequencing methods and assist in the training and development of PhD students. Qualifications
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Cornell University Location Ithaca, NY, USA Description The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) is an NSF Science and Technology Center that is administered under the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation. CROPPS has a mission to develop new technologies that can be used to create a two-way communication system with plants and their associated organisms for the benefit of scientific research, industry and agriculture. Alongside research, CROPPS pursues related and complementary initiatives in education, public communication, and diversity, equity and inclusion. CROPPS aims to create an inclusive environment for productive collaboration across disciplines, titles (faculty, students, and staff), and personal identities. CROPPS seeks a DEI Specialist who will report to both the CROPPS Managing Director and the Associate Director for Diversity & Inclusion, working closely with the rest of the CROPPS leadership. The CROPPS DEI Specialist will partner with the Associate Director to plan, coordinate, execute, and document initiatives for growing diversity in the graduate student, undergraduate student, postdoctoral and faculty populations participating in CROPPS. The CROPPS Diversity Specialist will manage and track day-to-day outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts. They will communicate with CROPPS partner institutions’ offices of student disability, diversity and inclusion, and counseling services (or equivalent) to ensure that all necessary accommodations are made to provide equal opportunities and resources to CROPPS students. They will coordinate visits, events, and activities that support the development of long-term relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). They will serve as a resource linking CROPPS participants with groups and programs that support informal and formal professional mentorship training for undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty. Finally, they will compile materials and write content for the NSF annual report and for evaluation by advisory groups. Qualifications Individuals considering this position should have a bachelor’s degree and 3 to 5 years relevant experience or equivalent combination. Individual must be a strong communicator; someone who can perform independently; and they must be a skilled team collaborator. It is required the individual be able to communicate with and serve a diverse population of individuals spread across multiple states. The individual must be adaptable, flexible, and service-oriented, work well under pressure, and maintain an attention to detail at all times. They must possess the capacity to maintain confidentiality of staff and student sensitive data. Some background and prior experience in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issues. Institution
Oregon State University Location Corvallis, OR, USA Description A postdoctoral scholar position is open in the laboratory of Dr. Samuel Leiboff for the genetic investigation of maize vein development. Veins transport solutes/water between organs and are therefore essential for addressing society’s need for improved agricultural and bioenergy performance during future environmental challenges. Recent genetic evidence in maize shows unanticipated physiological and genetic diversity amongst veins as demonstrated by the existence of specialized vein mutants. Many of these mutants are unmapped and their mechanism of action is unknown. Although each vein’s anatomical development is stereotyped, vein initiation events are dynamic over the life of each plant and vary in position and developmental behavior within domains of the same organ. We seek a developmental biologist to join our team and shape the mechanistic investigation of the previously secret genetic language that defines maize veins. We are currently engaged in single cell genomic and quantitative genetic investigations exploring the production of specialized veins at a genome-wide scale. The applicant will be responsible for the evaluation of candidate cell-specific markers and vein patterning alleles that are discovered by single cell RNA sequencing and GWAS. No prior informatics, machine learning, or quantitative genetics training is required, but would be available, should the applicant desire interdisciplinary training. Qualifications The applicant is required to have a recent Ph.D. in the biological sciences related to plant developmental biology, molecular biology, genetics, or genomics. Required skills include basic molecular biology, plant histology, microscopy, and genetic analysis. Institution
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Location Saint Louis, MO, USA Description The Baxter Lab and Mockler Lab at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are recruiting multiple enthusiastic postdoctoral associates to work on a DOE-funded project studying the response to abiotic stresses in Sorghum and Setaria. Candidates will work at the nexus of phenotyping, quantitative genetics, comparative genetics, and genomics. Large datasets from field and controlled environment phenotyping, genome sequencing, and transcriptomics are available, and more will be produced during the project. Qualifications
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Location Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA Description The first position is to follow up on recent work using CRISPR editing of regulatory elements to explore mechanisms of gene regulation in yield related genes, and fine tune agronomic traits. Recent work from our collaborators has started to identify deeply conserved cis-regulatory sequences in diverse plant families, and these will be targeted by genome editing to test effects on maize development and yield traits. The second position aims to characterize the role of plasmodesmata in plant development, focusing on cell to cell trafficking of the KNOTTED1/ STM class of homeodomain proteins and associated mRNAs. The Jackson Lab uses state of the art developmental biology, imaging and genomic techniques to understand signaling in meristem development, using arabidopsis and maize as model systems. Institution
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Location Saint Louis, MO, USA Description The laboratory of Dr. Christopher Topp at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a plant root phenomics lab, innovating uses of 3D imaging modalities to investigate roots and their environment. We are seeking someone interested in plant biology and image analysis to help process and measure digitized plant samples using both external and internal analysis tools. This involves maintaining a robust computational infrastructureincluding dedicated workstations, storage and processing servers, virtual machines, internal code bases, third-party software licenses, VR systems, cloud storage, databases, resource provisioning, development environments, and data management. This plays a key role in cutting-edge research and analytics to solve problems in agricultural sustainability. The role allows for creativity and autonomy in the design and development of tools and procedures. The successful candidate will be organized, independent, creative, have strong communication skills, desire to learn, and work with outstanding collaborative capability. Qualifications
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University of Massachusetts Amherst Close Date Until filled Location Amherst, MA Description The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of Eukaryotic Genetics/Genomics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant, externally funded research program, effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service in support of the department and college. Of particular importance, the successful candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of the strength that is brought to science through diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility. Although the search is unrestricted with respect to organism or approach, the successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in genetic approaches and will contribute to the department's mission through teaching in modern genetics and/or genomics. Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology or a related field with relevant post-doctoral experience. As part of a commitment to our own multicultural community, we seek an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace university initiatives and aspirations. Institution
Ohio State University Open Date August 2, 2022 Close Date October 1, 2022 Location Columbus, Ohio, USA Description The Ohio State University invites applicants to apply for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Molecular Genetics. Investigators using any experimental system to address fundamentally important biological questions in any area of Developmental Biology, Cell Biology, and/or Molecular Epigenetics are encouraged to apply. Applicants with interest and expertise in imaging, quantitative biology, computational biology, systems biology, and/or integrated approaches will be especially competitive. Qualifications Candidates with PhD and/or MD degrees with research interests and at least two years of academic or equivalent postdoctoral experience in the specified areas are encouraged to apply. Strong applicants will have a record of creativity and excellence in research as well as a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Appointment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to a criminal background check. Institution
Carnegie Institution for Science Open Date June 8, 2022 Location Stanford, CA, USA Description We are looking for a talented recent graduate to work as a Research Assistant (RA) in the laboratory of Dr. Sue Rhee at the Carnegie Institution for Science, Department of Plant Biology, located in Stanford, California. Our lab is generally interested in uncovering the molecular mechanisms of plant adaptation to environmental stresses. We work with different organisms ranging from model plant Arabidopsis thaliana to economically important crops such as Sorghum bicolor, an economically important bioenergy crop. We are looking for RA to work on the Sorghum Metabolic Atlas project. Our goal is to create a high-resolution cellular map of sorghum metabolic enzymes through deciphering enzyme localization within the cell. Information about enzyme localization contributes to the current understanding of enzyme functions and metabolic networks. We use a variety of cellular and molecular biology techniques to identify enzyme subcellular localization. The RA will be assisting a postdoc to scale up the scope of this project by conducting enzyme localization experiments from start-to-finish, which includes growing and maintaining plants, Gateway cloning to generate destination vectors, transient expression of enzymes followed by identifying localization through confocal microscopy. We are looking for a highly motivated, organized and experienced recent graduate with a BS or BA degree in biology, cellular and molecular biology or related fields. The position is particularly relevant for students seeking more laboratory research experience before applying to graduate school. Experience in basic molecular biology techniques, including but not limited to, PCR amplification, cloning, plasmid isolation, and bacterial transformation is required. Knowledge about plant transient transformation is a plus. Previous experience in growing and maintaining plants is recommended. |
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“The Plant Cell Atlas operates predominantly out of Michigan State University. We acknowledge that Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. We affirm Indigenous sovereignty and hold Michigan State University accountable to the needs of American Indian and Indigenous peoples.”
“The Plant Cell Atlas operates predominantly out of Michigan State University. We acknowledge that Michigan State University occupies the ancestral, traditional, and contemporary Lands of the Anishinaabeg – the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi peoples. We affirm Indigenous sovereignty and hold Michigan State University accountable to the needs of American Indian and Indigenous peoples.”
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